Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ30W
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91 Imaging
35 Features
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
- 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
- Announced September 2010
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally Known as WB600
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In this article, we will be comparing the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung HZ30W, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Samsung. The resolution of the EX-H20G (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe EX-H20G was introduced 9 months later than the HZ30W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the EX-H20G scores vs the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Samsung HZ30W
| EX-H20G | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2010 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 9 months |
| Screen resolution | 461k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Casio EX-H20G
| HZ30W | EX-H20G |
|---|
Common features in the Casio EX-H20G and Samsung HZ30W
| EX-H20G | HZ30W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-H20G has physical measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the EX-H20G compared to the HZ30W.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H20G and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.
Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-H20G and HZ30W.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Casio EX-H20G to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher EX-H20G will have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Casio EX-H20G vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Samsung HZ30W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Casio | Samsung |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-H20G | Samsung HZ30W |
| Other name | - | WB600 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2010-09-20 | 2010-01-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Exilim Engine HS | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-240mm (10.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.7 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing range | 7cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 461k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 16 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 216g (0.48 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery ID | NP-90 | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $300 | $280 |